By Aisha Nkemdirim
Covers oil, gas, metals, the energy transition and the commodities driving inflation.
Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban Faces Processing Hurdle as Only Plant Refuses Third-Party Ore
Zimbabwe's plan to ban lithium concentrate exports from January 2027 hits a snag as the country's only completed lithium sulphate plant says
Japan's Largest Power Generator JERA Explores US Stock Listing to Fund Global Growth
JERA, Japan's largest power generator, is exploring a US stock listing to fund its overseas expansion. The unlisted utility is assessing mar
Hormuz Recovery Basket Shaken as Iran Tensions Flare Again
After a promising ceasefire, renewed US-Iran strikes have sent oil prices higher again. The Hormuz Recovery Basket is being revised as the o
Canada's Helium Reserves Attract Fresh Interest as Prices Rise
TD Economics says Canada's helium deposits are unusually rich, with concentrations up to 1% versus 0.1% globally. Saskatchewan aims to suppl
Oil Tops $85 as Iran Signals Red Sea Chokepoint Could Be Closed
Brent crude climbed above $85 a barrel after Iran reportedly told Yemen's Houthis to be ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The move ra
Oil Prices Jump to $80+ but Energy Stocks Stay Flat: What Investors Missed
Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel on Thursday, yet energy stocks barely budged. Baker Hughes completed its $13.6 billion acquisition of
Oil Hits $84.50 as Traders Weigh Iran Conflict Risk Against Cooling US Inflation
Oil prices climbed to $84.50 a barrel as markets grapple with the risk of supply disruptions from the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, softer US in
Oil Prices Dip as Traders Weigh Real Risk of Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Oil prices turned lower after an early rise as markets weighed fresh US strikes on Iran and threats around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent slipp
Aegis Launches UL-Certified Battery Systems, Takes Stake in Indigenous Energy Firm
Aegis Critical Energy Defense is expanding in North America's defense energy storage market with two new UL 9540-certified battery systems a
BP to Shut Venture Arm, Sell Stakes in Over 10 Startups to Private Equity Firm Verdane
BP is shutting down its corporate venture capital arm, bp Ventures, and selling minority stakes in over 10 startups to private equity firm V
Standard Nuclear Slashes IPO Size and Price, Valuation Drops 32%
Standard Nuclear has sharply reduced its IPO plans, now offering 10 million shares at $15 each instead of 18.25 million at $18-21. The move
Codelco's Maricunga Lithium Project Faces Eight-Year Wait, Regulatory Hurdles
Codelco's Maricunga lithium project with Rio Tinto is still eight years from production. The joint venture awaits approvals in Chile and Chi